Tech TipsA collection of motorcycle tech tips submitted by members of the Bike Talk forums.Mon, 16 Oct 2017 21:58:03 +0000Mon, 16 Oct 2017 21:58:03 +0000Bike Talk motorcycle forumhttp://bike-talk.com/forum/tech-tips/
Easy detailing Cad and Chrome boltsSat, 11 May 2013 06:42:12 +0000http://bike-talk.com/threads/easy-detailing-cad-and-chrome-bolts.19138/
http://bike-talk.com/threads/easy-detailing-cad-and-chrome-bolts.19138/Sir RatSir Rat
If at all possible find a way to get your woman to do it for you as they are so much better at those little brushes than we are.

Starter Troubleshooting]]>12006 TouringMon, 01 Oct 2012 23:49:49 +0000http://bike-talk.com/threads/2006-touring.17485/
http://bike-talk.com/threads/2006-touring.17485/ChuckChuckTouring bag security bracketsMon, 10 Sep 2012 05:08:22 +0000http://bike-talk.com/threads/touring-bag-security-brackets.17327/
http://bike-talk.com/threads/touring-bag-security-brackets.17327/FLHTbikerFLHTbikerSecures Harley Touring Bike Saddlebags from being Stolen or Flying Off while traveling down the road.]]>Ultra classic fork oil changeThu, 30 Aug 2012 21:37:50 +0000http://bike-talk.com/threads/ultra-classic-fork-oil-change.17247/
http://bike-talk.com/threads/ultra-classic-fork-oil-change.17247/FLHTbikerFLHTbiker
1. Remove ignition switch and the two screws holding the inner-fairing cap. Lifting the cap out of the way gives access to the fork top plug. I tried a 36mm socket but there wasn't room, same for a crescent, but the 36mm wrench in the tool kit was the solution. The plug is not on tight and removal is easy.

Note) the 36mm wrench is actually a bit too large and 1 3/8" is a better fit.

What a PITA arse to get to the bottom of it. I did not bring it back to my local dealership because they are...

Low speed front end wobble]]>Drive Belt???Sat, 09 Jun 2012 15:44:12 +0000http://bike-talk.com/threads/drive-belt.16684/
http://bike-talk.com/threads/drive-belt.16684/snowflakesnowflake
is it worth it to pay that much or can i do it my self?

any one ever changed one? any tips or tricks to doing it?

any help is greatly appricatied

thanks
Brian]]>Home made torque adapterFri, 08 Jun 2012 22:31:56 +0000http://bike-talk.com/threads/home-made-torque-adapter.16151/
http://bike-talk.com/threads/home-made-torque-adapter.16151/joshbobjoshbob
Mine is 2" center of box end to center of ratchet end. If you use it at 90 degrees to either side of the wrench you...

Home made torque adapter]]>2Tacho on sportyTue, 01 May 2012 18:33:26 +0000http://bike-talk.com/threads/tacho-on-sporty.16407/
http://bike-talk.com/threads/tacho-on-sporty.16407/johnskijohnskiSwing armWed, 21 Dec 2011 02:18:38 +0000http://bike-talk.com/threads/swing-arm.15458/
http://bike-talk.com/threads/swing-arm.15458/jdf656jdf656CVP EZ-Just Mixture Screw QuestionFri, 02 Dec 2011 04:41:05 +0000http://bike-talk.com/threads/cvp-ez-just-mixture-screw-question.15322/
http://bike-talk.com/threads/cvp-ez-just-mixture-screw-question.15322/cobrahd1999cobrahd1999
thanks for and info]]>1CVP EZ-Just Mixture Screw QuestionFri, 02 Dec 2011 04:32:34 +0000http://bike-talk.com/threads/cvp-ez-just-mixture-screw-question.15320/
http://bike-talk.com/threads/cvp-ez-just-mixture-screw-question.15320/cobrahd1999cobrahd1999
I am a newbie here on this site.
thanks for any help]]>1Rough idle at cruisin speed in 4th and 5th gearMon, 24 Oct 2011 19:12:50 +0000http://bike-talk.com/threads/rough-idle-at-cruisin-speed-in-4th-and-5th-gear.15032/
http://bike-talk.com/threads/rough-idle-at-cruisin-speed-in-4th-and-5th-gear.15032/slowboyslowboy
has great throttle response in 1st-3rd gears, and also great throttle response in 4th and 5th...
whoever painted tanks years ago, painted inside the filler necks on both tanks...gas has ate paint off, and I removed tanks to clean them out...there was paint flakes/chips in bottom of tanks...when I removed petcock, the screen has some paint particles on it, but was...